All by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
We often think of holidays as a big time for family, but how that plays out varies from household to household. For Calgary Philharmonic Chorus member Barbara Soles, who also happens to be a Senior Development Officer with the Calgary Phil’s administration and a board member of Choir Alberta, the festive season means coming together in song.
When Canadian virtuoso violinist James Ehnes steps on to the stage with the Calgary Philharmonic on November 30 to perform Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto, he’ll be setting bow to string on a piece that he has played for over three decades. Yet, despite his familiarity with this staple of the violin repertoire, he says he still feels a great ‘responsibility’ in how he conveys the work to audiences.
When Illia Ovcharenko takes the stage with the Calgary Philharmonic later this month to perform Tchaikovsky’s grand Piano Concerto No. 1, it will be something of a full circle moment for the brilliant young pianist.
IndigiDivas is envisioned as a respectful and empowering showcase of female-identifying Indigenous singers, seamlessly weaving together Indigenous traditions and cultures with the operatic and orchestral world.
